ABSTRACT

How does a unique genre of itinerant Italian theatre survive five centuries and still remain vibrant and relevant today? As a practitioner (performer/teacher) of Commedia I tackle this enigma by unpacking the key components of Commedia dell’Arte – the genre. Inspired by the teachings of Antonio Fava, I have developed a three-dimensional approach (henceforth 3-DA) to performing and/or teaching Commedia in contemporary times. My approach involves authenticity to key characteristics of the genre (use of masks, improvisation, stock characters and multilingualism), and authenticity to time and place. I discuss this methodology that includes a rationale for engaging with each dimension in turn. I also review the extensive literature on the theme, providing provocative examples and draw on my expertise as a practitioner of this timeless craft.

摘要

独特的意大利巡回演出流派如何在五个世纪中生存下来，并在今天仍然保持生机勃勃并具有重要意义？作为Commedia的从业者（表演者/老师），我通过拆解Commedia dell'Arte的主要内容（类型）来解决这一难题。受安东尼奥·法瓦（Antonio Fava）的启发，我开发了一种三维方法（此后称为3-DA），用于当代的表演和/或教学。我的方法涉及对类型关键特征的真实性（使用口罩，即兴创作，股票字符和多语言），以及对时间和地点的真实性。我将讨论这种方法，其中包括依次参与每个维度的基本原理。我还回顾了有关该主题的大量文献，提供了具有启发性的例子，并利用了我作为这一永恒工艺的从业者的专业知识。